Guidelines in Activities Development of Senior Citizens Club at Wat Yom Sub District Administration Organization, Pranakorn Sri Ayuthaya Province

Abstract

This research aims to study the general conditions of senior citizen club activities within the Wat Yom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, and to propose guidelines for enhancing these activities. The study employed a qualitative approach, combining a review of academic literature and related research with in-depth interviews a semi-structured interview guide served as the primary research tool. Key informants were purposively selected, comprising administrators and staff of the Wat Yom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, the senior citizen club president, the vice president and elderly members participating in the club’s programs, totaling 18 individuals. The data were analyzed, interpreted, and synthesized, followed by discussions based on phenomena and key issues, to identify common characteristics for developing senior citizen club activities in the Wat Yom Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Findings revealed that the club was systematically organized and provided a variety of activities. Highlights included health-promoting exercise programs, that help seniors maintain physical fitness. Additionally, the club functioned as a social platform, alleviating loneliness by fostering peer interactions. It also created opportunities for seniors to enhance their potential through active roles in the club, assist other elderly groups, contribute to society, and cultivate a sense of self-worth, reducing feelings of being a burden to the community.